People power | Tony Myers | TEDxButterfish Cove

Tony Myers, profissional de sustentabilidade, defende que o avanço da construção verde depende de pessoas qualificadas tanto quanto da tecnologia. Ele lembra que as iniciativas de edifícios verdes cresceram desde 2013, mas que o pipeline de talentos continua limitado, mesmo com tecnologias melhores e padrões de desempenho energético mais rigorosos. A palestra foi apresentada em um evento TEDx organizado de forma independente.

• Crescimento das iniciativas de construção verde desde 2013
• Falta de profissionais nas carreiras verdes
• Incentivo à nova geração para atuar em sustentabilidade

Tony Myers is a sustainability professional dedicated to advocating for the power of green careers and working to inspire the next generation to enter the sustainability workforce. Green building initiatives have grown consistently since he joined the field in 2013. Better tech and tighter Building Energy Performance Standards exist, yet the talent pipeline remains thin. Technology gives us the tools, but skilled people give us our future. Tony Myers is a sustainability professional bridging the "Green Skills" gap. Since 2020, he has managed the State of Maryland’s Department of General Services Energy Audit Program, leading eco-initiatives across public facilities. Tony began his energy efficiency career in 2013, progressing from refrigeration upgrades to large commercial retrofits. In 2022, he joined MoCo Green Futures to fight the environmental talent shortage. Through this role, he champions green careers and inspires the next generation to enter the workforce. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx